On the outset, today's offerings don't really look like anything special, and that may lead some to feel that Nintendo couldn't keep up the string of good updates forever, but things aren't as bad as they seem.
I doubt any of WiiWare's offerings-- UNO, bittos+, or the transparently-titled "Aha! I Found It!" Hidden Object Game will have anyone jumping out of their seats, though DSiWare's AiRace: Tunnel, Escapee GO!, and NUMBER BATTLE may pique some curiosity. But perhaps the hidden standout amongst today's offerings?
Ghoul Patrol. It may not sound familiar, but this LucasArts title just so happens to be the sequel to Zombies Ate My Neighbors, and so may be worth a look for those who enjoyed the cult classic.
But while that may be all well and good, I know some people are getting impatient and wondering the same thing as I: where is Cave Story already? Read More

Sorry, Belmont fans-- no Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth on WiiWare today. Fortunately, that doesn't mean this week's Nintendo Download is without merit; there are actually some other good titles on hand to help you ignore Trick or Treaters this year.
Just in time for Halloween, Gameloft has Ghost Mansion Party ready for 1,000 Wii Points, but there's a good chance players might feel those points are better spent on Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 3.
On DSiWare, prospects are a little less joyful, unless you love Sudoku. If that's the case, EA has you covered for 200 DSi Points. Nintendo also has the 500-point PictureBook Games: The Royal Bluff, a game of "strategy and deceit."
And then we have the Virtual Console, with two blasts from the past. First up is the arcade version of Golden Axe for 900 Wii Points, but if you've gotten your fill of that one from other releases, then you may be pleased to know that Zombies Ate My Neighbors from LucasArts is available for 100 less, and is likely the one I'll be getting, as I missed out on it the first time around.
Check the press release after the cut for full details on all titles. Read More

A long time ago, in this exact same galaxy, a video game was released. It was called Super Star Wars and it was playable only on the Super Nintendo. Today, that game has been re-released on the Wii's Virtual Console. That's right, LucasArts and Nintendo have buddied up like R2 and 3PO. Along with today's release, Nintendo has revealed that both Super Empire Strikes Back and Super Return Of The Jedi will be available on VC at some time in the future. But, Nintendo and LucasArts aren't stopping there. Read More

Though a throwback to cult-favorite Zombies Ate My Neighbors from the days of 16-bit, last year's Monster Madnes: Battle for Suburbia didn't seem to stoke the same fires of passion that the brainchild of LucasArts and Konami had originally ignited, cited as having "sordid" gameplay and "barely servicable" controls which all lead to a quick release which was just as quickly forgotten.
Fast-forward to 2008, and the folks at SouthPeak and Artificial Studios are at it again, this time with Monster Madness: Grave Danger, which is due to land on PlayStation 3 in the second quarter and bringing with it "new and improved features."
The new game seems to be starting again from the ground up, developed now by Psyonix Studios with player feedback leading to a promise that "every Zombie, Werewolf and Vampire has been recalled to square one." In addition, tighter controls, updated graphics, and "completely revamped" camera angles are said to be in play, along with new costumes and multiplayer modes, including co-op in the story mode. Read More